MECOE SR. Quality Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW103: Columbus GA 8801 Macon Road, PO Box 9903, Columbus, GA, 31908 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center is seeking a qualified Sr. Quality Manager. Candidates should possess experience in MRO Repair Station/Engine Center, Quality Management Systems (QMS), RCCA, Data Analysis, Technical Review, Inspection Methods, as well as Project Management.

This position will provide supervision, leadership and support to the Quality F100 and F117 BX and CX inspection teams. The Quality Manager will ensure smooth and efficient operation of the quality processes. This will require active searching for opportunities to enhance the quality processes and the product using a variety of problem-solving techniques, effective interpersonal and communication skills, along with technical competencies. The Quality Manager will promote excellent employee relations and empowerment of all assigned personnel.  This role reports to the MECOE Quality Manager.

Other focus areas are to develop relationships within MECOE operational functions. The goal is to create a trusting relationship with an emphasis on rapid problem resolution, removing waste and variability from processes and improving quality and delivery.

What You Will Do:

• You are expected to reflect leadership behaviors hold self and others accountable, encourage teamwork and deliver a quality work product – you are expected to lead by example and in accordance with Pratt & Whitney culture and values expectations

• Coach employees to develop a motivated, effective team and proactively address performance issues, as needed

• Lead process improvement opportunities using Lean strategies to enhance quality.

• Implement root-cause corrective actions in a timely manner to ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Meet the operation schedule for quality functions, while maintaining a quality product,  plan and execute contingency plans.

• Conducts activities to modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols.

• Evaluate technical data and work instructions in support of Engineering and Operations.

• Identifies and manages risk utilizing and driving UPPAP core elements (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risk in product development and propose risk management solutions.

• Conducts investigations, provides analysis and develops recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities.

• Develops proactive quality initiative strategies and drives their implementation.

• Promote the Quality culture in the business, through compliance to the QMS and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience to include leading teams, quality or manufacturing or operations and continuous improvement or an Advanced Degree and 7 years of experience to include leading teams, quality or manufacturing or operations and continuous improvement​

• Experience leading product or process non-conformance investigations (i.e., DIVEs)

• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience

• Experience with AS9100/AS9110 standards

• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficient in Solumina G8 or equivalent Engine Maintenance System

• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis using Excel

• Experience driving UPPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control P